Overview

Education - Comparative and Global Studies from St Mary's University, Twickenham, London designed for those seeking to work in education-related fields within the UK or overseas, the programme provides a comprehensive understanding of how education intersects with social, cultural, political and economic factors.

Key facts

This programme is designed to cater to the needs of

those with a strong interest in education and wishing to embark on a (non-teaching) career in education,
those who aspire to transition into an educational field (including teachers interested in moving to a career in the wider education sector),
teachers wishing to gain a global perspective on education (including those interested in teaching outside the UK), or
experienced educators seeking advanced academic qualifications to further their careers.

In the dissertation module, students can choose a global context or a UK-global comparison for a nuanced understanding of key issues, trends, and challenges within their field of study, fostering a broader perspective and critical analysis of cross-regional dynamics.

Whether you are looking to broaden your horizons, enhance your career prospects, or make a meaningful impact in the field of education, this programme provides the ideal foundation.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Comparative Education
Global Studies Education
Research design
Change agency strategy: research practice
Academic paper conference presentation

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months
Part-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-21 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-08-15 00:00:00

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

88

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PTE Academic

61

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus, Online

Campus Location

London, United Kingdom

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

Lower Second Class

English requirements

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88

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61

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Candidates will normally be expected to possess a good honours degree (2:2 or above) from a UK university or an equivalent qualification approved by St Mary’s University.
Applicants with up to 90 Level 7 credits (for example from a PGCE, National Professional Qualification or National SENCo Award) are eligible to apply for exemption from up to three modules.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

18180 GBP / year

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Domestic Applies to you

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Citizens or residents

9630 GBP / year

≈ 9630 GBP / year

Additional Details

If you are studying the programme at distance, your fees may differ slightly:

Home: £9,630
International: £12,150

Living costs

London

United Kingdom

1137 - 2157 GBP / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Key information

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